34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tabin, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tabin?
Dr. Geoffrey Tabin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cornea and External Diseases Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tabin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, PRK-Refractive Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Tabin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tabin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brown U/Ri Hosp
What languages does Dr. Tabin speak?
Dr. Tabin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Tabin typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Tabin diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tabin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Tabin typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Tabin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tabin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Does Dr. Tabin accept my insurance?
Dr. Tabin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tabin accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Tabin in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tabin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tabin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tabin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tabin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tabin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912097544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tabin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tabin